Legal Opinion
Candelaria v. Robinson
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Decided January 3, 1980No. 4017PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
WOOD, Chief Judge.
Claiming defamation, three counts of the complaint sought damages from Singer and Robinson. These counts were dismissed on the basis that the alleged defamation was absolutely privileged. Plaintiff appeals. We (1) identify the immunity (privilege) claims applicable to this case, (2) discuss the procedural posture of the appeal, and (3) discuss the duties of Singer and Robinson.
Applicable Immunity Claims
Velton (we use plaintiff’s spelling) was murdered in February, 1974. The four defendants in State v. Morrison, Sup.Ct. No. 10084, were convicted of the murder.…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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3Cited by21 opinions
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